Frustration Grows in Senate as VAT Increase Remains in Tax Plan for 2025 Budget

• The government ignores the Eerste Kamer’s wish to treat the VAT increase on sports, culture, media, and accommodation separately in the Tax Plan 2025
• Frustration grows in the Eerste Kamer over this decision
• Opposition parties supported a motion to separate the VAT increase in a separate bill for a more thorough discussion
• The government argues that including the VAT increase in the Tax Plan maintains budgetary coherence
• Despite opposition, the government is likely to have majority support for the VAT increase in the Tweede Kamer
• The Eerste Kamer has long opposed bundling controversial measures in the Tax Plan, as they cannot amend specific parts

Source: nextens.nl

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